Gemma Arterton is on the hunt for BAFTA's Rising Star

Gemma Arterton has helped draw up the shortlist for the EE Rising Star prize at the 2014 British Academy Film Awards.

The British actress joined film critic Mark Kermode, director Kirk Jones and producer Pete Czernin on November 5 to decide the five nominees who will be put up for public vote in January.

Former Bond girl Arterton commented: “I’m honoured to be part of this year’s EE Rising Star Award jury. I know industry support and recognition is crucial for success when you are starting out. This is always an exciting category and I’m intrigued to see who will take the award in 2014”.

The nominees will be announced on January 6 at BAFTA HQ and the winner will be announced at the EE BAFTAs on February 16.

The award is the only one at the ceremony voted for by members of the public.